Permitting Specialist

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

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Where will you work: Mosaic - FishHawk Site

13830 Circa Crossing Drive Lithia, FL 33547

Mine Permitting Specialist

The Mine Permitting Specialist will participate in the planning and preparation of mining permit applications modifications, and annual reports for multiple regulatory agencies; conduct onsite regulatory inspections; and obtain other regulatory approvals to meet business objectives. Additional responsibilities will include providing support to Ecology and Reclamation staff on reclaimed land and enhancement projects related to land use / habitat updates and adaptive management strategies for both reclamation and mitigation areas; support all aspects of permit modifications including conducting wetland delineations and habitat zonation; and coordinating and capturing changes to infrastructure requirements and permit timing needs.

What you'll do:

Participates in permit application preparation, submission and mitigation monitoring.

Provides technical expertise in various assessments required by permitting projects.

Communicates with regulatory agencies and municipalities as needed to facilitate processing of mine permits and related approvals. Attend meetings with regulatory agencies and public hearings as needed. Provides support and communications with other departments regarding permitting as needed

Researches new and stays current on rules and requirements of each regulatory agency and/or municipality to facilitate permit processing and expedite completion

Prepares reports as required by county, state and federal agencies

Performs miscellaneous permitting duties and projects as assigned

What you'll need:

Bachelor’s degree required with a major in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar.

1+ years of experience in wetland delineation and permitting at the county, state and federal level and/or comparable regulatory, permitting or related experience required.

Candidates with strong background in environmental policy, regulatory affairs and associated field work preferred.

Prior project management experience is preferred.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Demonstrated relationship-building skills

Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment and work under pressure

Ability to resolve complex issues and handle multiple priorities

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within Florida and potentially other U.S. locations

Strong background in field of ecology data collection/assessments preferred

GIS experience and background preferred

What’s in it for you:

A competitive base salary + bonus incentives

11 paid holidays each year

A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability

Tuition reimbursement